Mehmet Akif Guler1, Kutay Guler, Meryem Güneşer Güleç, Elif Ozdoglar. 1. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Gaziosmanpasa Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey (Guler, Güleç), Department of Interior Architecture & Industrial Design, Kansas State University, Kansas, USA (K. Guler), Department of Interior Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Dumlupınar University, Kutahya, Turkey (Ozdoglar).
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To determine ergonomic problems when working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic with regard to musculoskeletal pain, sleep conditions, physical activity, resting, equipment, and productivity. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, office workers who switched to working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic participated in an online survey (n = 194). The data were interpreted using descriptive and multivariate regression analysis. RESULTS: A significant increase in back pain was revealed (p < 0.001). Significant weight gain was observed (p < 0.001) connected to a decrease in physical activity and an increase in the consumption of junk food. Despite the negative health impact, participants self-reported an increase in productivity. CONCLUSION: The self-reported productivity was higher during the working from home, but a declining trend in employee health can be observed including low back pain and weight gain.
OBJECTIVE: To determine ergonomic problems when working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic with regard to musculoskeletal pain, sleep conditions, physical activity, resting, equipment, and productivity. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, office workers who switched to working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic participated in an online survey (n = 194). The data were interpreted using descriptive and multivariate regression analysis. RESULTS: A significant increase in back pain was revealed (p < 0.001). Significant weight gain was observed (p < 0.001) connected to a decrease in physical activity and an increase in the consumption of junk food. Despite the negative health impact, participants self-reported an increase in productivity. CONCLUSION: The self-reported productivity was higher during the working from home, but a declining trend in employee health can be observed including low back pain and weight gain.
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